Food Allergen Labeling Update 9th Major Food Allergen Recognized by the U.S.
On April 23, 2021, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law, declaring …
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Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
Coming Again to a Garden Near You: Basil Downy Mildew
From Caprese salad to pesto to fresh basil on a burger, sweet basil (Ocimum sp.) is one of summer’s …
Hurricane Disaster Relief Program
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Hurricane Relief News N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has received a …
Landscape Management Calendar
The NC State Landscape Management Calendar poster is now available from NC State. Written by Dr. Barbara Fair, Dr. …
Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Sponsor NC 4-H Nature Adventures Program
On Monday, June 14, 2021, a check for $2,500 was presented to North Carolina 4-H from Bass Pro Shops …
2021 Summer Camp Season Important Information
As we prepare for the return of campers at our three North Carolina 4-H Camps & Centers this summer, …
Five Blueberry Facts
5 Fun Facts Blueberries provide year-round beauty in the landscape as well as nutritious, delicious fruit. They are native to …
Learn More About Insects, Diseases, and Weeds Found in Your Yard in June
JUNE Watch Video Join Entomologist, Dr. Matt Bertone, and Plant Pathologist, Mike Munster to explore insects and plant diseases found in …
Leading the Local Food Movement With Leigh Guth
Leigh Guth is the County Extension Director for Pitt County. She has served in this role for six years, …
Food Waste Recovery & Composting in Pitt County
Over 21% of waste produced in the United States comes from food. Whether it is being grown, harvested, prepared, or …
Mindful Eating
By Keri Alford, Mecklenburg Extension Master Food Volunteer Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 35 seconds The term “mindful eating” has become a …
Mecklenburg Extension Community Spotlight: Kenya Joseph, Hearts and Hands Pantry
By Lucy Sams, Writer, Extension Master Food Volunteer Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Hearts and Hands Pantry impacts over 2000 families …
Butternut Squash
Historically, breeders focused on the needs of commercial farmers to maximize the number of squash per plant, the size …
Managing Stress in Changing Times
3-minute read May is Mental Health Month which was founded in 1949 by Mental Health America. The purpose of the …
Mecklenburg County 4-H 2021 Summer Fun Details
Summer is Here! Please see this downloadable PDF for our full lineup of summer offerings. Registration links are directly embedded in …
4-H PEAK Event: Teamwork Games, Playing With a Purpose - 5/20/21
Let’s Play! Join us for a not-so-ordinary team-building event. Have fun while gaining a better understanding of the importance …
4-H PEAK Event: The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure - 5/19/21
In life, you might hold an officer position, serve on a committee or lead a service project. One way …
AIRE Program & Updates Released
The 2021 AIRE Program, Resource Materials, and Due Dates have been published and are available on the NC 4-H …
Just Grow It: Connecting Kids to Good Eats
As a response to COVID-19 and school closures, a few Extension members established a program that would support agents …